You are taking this test, and it's so, so easy to look over to the next person's answers, but you think, "No." What would be your reasoning if you are at Kohlberg's postconventional stage of moral development?
A) I might get caught.
B) It's not right to go against the rules.
C) I personally believe that cheating is morally wrong.
D) This person might know less than me.

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At Kohlberg's postconventional stage, individuals base their moral decisions on their own internal moral principles and values, rather than simply following external rules or avoiding punishment. Therefore, the reasoning for not looking at the next person's answers would be based on personal beliefs and values rather than fear of getting caught or following rules. Option C represents a personal belief that cheating is morally wrong, which is consistent with this stage of moral development.

You Are Taking This Test, and It's So, So Easy